NURS 2731 - Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology
1 Credits
Introduces the concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as applied to nursing. Introduction to explore theoretical concepts that enable students to provide safe and effective care related to pharmaceuticals and natural products to diverse clients across the lifespan.
Major Content Areas
The process of pharmaceutical approval and regulation.Cultural and ethical aspects of pharmacology Complementary, alternative, and integrativeManagement of care for the maternal/newborn, prenatal through infancy: Acute and ComplexFramework of clinical decision-making based on the nursing process to guide safe medication administration
Learning Outcomes
Describe the process of pharmaceutical approval and regulation. Discuss the cultural and ethical aspects in pharmacology. Describe the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics Calculate medication dosages Identify and explain the rights of medication administration. Describe routes of administrationIdentify principles of safe medication administration and error reduction Evaluate principles of adverse effects, interactions, contraindications, and client teaching Describe and develop a process to utilize complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies Identify symptoms and evidence of allergic reactions to medications.
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